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Melissa officinalis

Lemon Balm

Long, silky hairs cover the heart shaped green leaves and stems. A fresh, lemon-mint fragrance. Use in borders, teas, sachets, salads and soups.

Lemon Balm serves as a bee plant, useful in attracting bees to a new hive. Still, Steven "Manual of Herbaceous Ornamental Plants"

Additional:

did you know?

European settlers introduced lemon balm to North America, believing its uplifting flavor had medicinal value. Colonial-era recipes from Williamsburg require lemon balm, and Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello.

Read more at Marthastewart.com: Golden lemon balm: Melissa officinalis 'All Gold' - Martha Stewart Home and Garden

Lemon Balm Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Actually preforms better in poor, infertile soil. Allow soil to dry between through waterings.

Height:

24-36 Inches

Spread:

18 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

4-9

Characteristics & Attributes for Melissa officinalis

Attributes

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Fragrant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Bees

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

•	Moist, Well-Drained

Habit

•

Mounding

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•

Summer

Tray Size

•	25 - Preforma Strip (26 Plants)

Uses

•	Bedding Plant
•	Herb Garden
•	Container - Filler (Mounding)